Sending cargo via air is prohibitively expensive. Which is why nearly all domestic cargo travels some other way. Bulgaria-based Dronamics is out to change that with their Black Swan Unmanned Aircraft. This purpose-built drone is a fixed-wing aircraft with a single propeller and gas-powered Rotax engine, capable of carrying over 700 pounds of cargo over 1,500 miles. It can be monitored via satellite, takeoff and land at small unpaved airstrips, and is estimated to cut operational costs by half or more. A scale prototype has been testing for some time, and the company hopes to start customer trials with a full-size example by the end of 2019.

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Zozo Custom-Fit Apparel

Developed by the largest e-commerce brand in Japan, Zozo creates apparel that fits perfectly. The company uses a proprietary body-measurement suit that captures your precise measurements which are then sent to the Zozo app. A 3D rendering of your body's unique shape is ready in minutes before you customize the fit of each item according to your style preferences. Choose from jeans, Oxford shirts, and t-shirts that are shipped directly to your door without a trip to a professional tailor.

Buy From Zozo / $20 - 68

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Google Titan Security Key

Two-factor authentication is a must for anyone concerned with keeping their accounts safe. SMS-based systems can easily be hacked. Physical objects, not so much — which is why Google is offering the Titan Security Key. Arriving as a pair of USB and Bluetooth-based keys, these serve as physical tokens that must be present in order for you to log in. Google's own employees have been using them since early 2017, and in the time since, not a single one of the 85,000-plus workers have been phished. Easily attached to a keyring, they're built on FIDO open standards, so they work with a variety of apps and services.

Buy from Google / $50

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MB&F Grant Robot Clock

A collaboration between MB&F and L'Epée 1839, the Grant Robot Clock is a tank-like tabletop timepiece. Its powered by a 268-component movement with a power reserve of eight days and has three different positions, including horizontal, a 45º upward tilt, and a 90º upright mode. The movement and main housing sit atop three operational rubber tracks, with an Incabloc shock protection system, spinning disk in the left hand, and removable grenade launcher/winding & setting key in his right. Available in nickel, black, or blue, and limited to just 50 examples of each.

Buy from MB&F / $22,600

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Logitech MX Vertical Mouse

Utilizing a natural handshake position, the Logitech MX Vertical Mouse is the company's most ergonomic yet. Its 57-degree vertical angle reduces forearm strain and wrist pressure, with a textured rubber surface for a comfortable grip. The 4,000 DPI sensor cuts hand movement up to 4x, and a cursor speed switch lets you adjust on-the-fly for more precise movements. It connects over Bluetooth or USB-C and has a battery that lasts for months between charges.

Buy from Amazon / $100

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Dakboard v2 Wall Display

Nearly all of us use digital tools to manage our busy lives. It only makes sense to replace our traditional wall-hanging calendars with something more connected. That's exactly what the Dakboard v2 Wall Display does. It connects seamlessly to most major online calendar services like iCloud and Google and presents the incoming information in the view that's best for you. Its 24-inch, 1080p IPS display is eminently readable, can pull in background photos from your favorite service, and also provides at-a-glance weather and news info, should you want it.

Buy from Dakboard / $350

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Pelican

Designed to last a lifetime, Pelican has developed and manufactured high-performance protective cases, temperature-controlled packaging solutions, advanced portable lighting systems, and rugged gear since 1976. The company was founded in a garage in Torrance, California, and has since expanded to serve fire safety, law enforcement, the military, aerospace, and consumers around the world.

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Miansai M12 Watch

Designed in Miami, the M12 is the modern evolution of the iconic minimalist dress watch. The watch's stainless steel case sports a unique crown with a flat rim with a hole that sits just before 4 o'clock and speaks to Miansai's focus on beautiful hardware. Offered with black or white dials — both of which feature sharp, subtle hands and numerals that sit beneath a domed acrylic crystal face — the M12 is powered by a Swiss-made quartz movement and finished with a black Italian cowhide leather strap.

Diameter: 39mm / Lug width: 18mm / Depth rating: 30 meters

Buy From Uncrate Supply / $355

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Courant Catch 3 Wireless Charger

Crafted from pebble-grain Italian leather, Courant's CATCH:3 Charging Station will keep your most important device juiced up while keeping the rest of your EDC kit organized. Its 3-coil, Qi-compatible platform supports fast charging of both iPhone and Android devices, powered by an included nylon USB-C cable that connects discreetly in the back. A recessed, bowl-like area sits alongside, holding your watch, wallet, keys, and any other essentials you'd like to keep handy. A weighted matte aluminum alloy base keeps it from sliding around, and an additional USB-A output lets you charge a second device if desired.

Pre-Order for Mid-October Delivery

Width: 11.0" / Depth: 8.0" / Height: 0.625"

Specifications:
3-Coil single-device charging / USB-C input / 5W, 7.5W, 10W fast wireless charging output / Additional USB A output

Certifications: Qi, CE, FCC, ROHS

Included in the box: 1.2-meter nylon USB-C charging cable, power adapter (USA)

Countries of Usage: Universal with USB Cable, USA-only with outlet plug

Pre-Order from Uncrate Supply / $175

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Death & Co. Investment

Widely acclaimed as one of the world's best bars, NYC-based Death & Co. is expanding. To help fund it, they're letting the rest of us invest. Called a preferred equity note, it provides a small stake in the parent company Gin & Luck, which includes the Death & Co bars in the East Village and Denver, planned locations in LA, Chicago, Atlanta, and Nashville, a consulting business, and book sales. While it's not quite like a share of stock — you can't trade it easily, and you won't necessarily get regular disclosures from the owners — it does give you a piece of the rewards should the company someday sell or go public.

Invest Now / $1,000

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HAL 9000 Replica

Launched in time for the film's 50th anniversary, this HAL 9000 Replica is a spitting image of 2001: A Space Odyssey's antagonist. The basic edition serves as a Bluetooth speaker, made from brushed aluminum, extruded aluminum trim, and a glass primary lens for HAL's signature red "eye". Limited to 2001 units, the Command Console adds a 10.1-inch HD display, customizable bias lighting, a bank of ten buttons for controlling the graphics on the display, and Amazon Alexa built-in. Both units include a desk stand for the speaker, as the Console version integrates a removable unit, and they'll be joined in the lineup by a mini-HAL USB flash drive.

Pre-Order from Indiegogo / $419+

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DARPA Transforming Wheel-Track

Soft surfaces are better for a track. Hard surfaces are best for wheels. DARPA's Reconfigurable Wheel-Track delivers both in a single package. Developed by a team from Carnegie Mellon's National Robotics Engineering Center, it's able to switch from a triangular, tank-like track to a round wheel or back again in as little as two seconds, letting soldiers adjust as needed and on-the-fly to changing terrain. It's part of the Ground X-Vehicle Technologies (GXV-T) program, joining tech like crew augmentation systems, in-hub motors, and an extreme suspension.

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Blackmagic eGPU

Apple's latest MacBook Pros are powerful computers, but some tasks require more graphics oomph than they provide. Developed in collaboration with the Cupertino company, the Blackmagic eGPU is built specifically for those situations. It connects via Thunderbolt 3 and houses a Radeon Pro 580 graphics processor, more than doubling the performance of the 15-inch model and giving the 13-inch an 800% boost. It also serves as a docking station, with four USB 3.0 ports, an extra Thunderbolt 3 port, and an HDMI 2.0 port, and its compact form factor won't take up too much room on your desk.

Buy from Apple / $699

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Barisieur Brewing Alarm Clock

Having a warm cup of coffee or tea sitting on your nightstand the moment your eyes open sounds more like a dream than a wake-up call. This machine lures you into consciousness with the aroma of a fresh brew and the sound of bubbling water. Using induction heating and stainless steel ball bearings, water boils and is siphoned over grounds or leaves to drip into the included cup while you sleep. The wood and steel base also houses a cooler for cream or milk that's activated by an infrared sensor so as to not waste power if there's nothing inside. The brewer components are crafted from stainless steel and laboratory-grade borosilicate glass, a material befitting its chemistry kit aesthetic.

Height: 11.8" / Width: 11.0" / Depth: 6.93" / Cup Capacity: 5.41 oz. / Boiling Vessel Capacity: 6.76 oz.

Pre-Order from Uncrate Supply / $465

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Gravity Industries Jet Suit

Live out your superhero fantasies for real in the Gravity Industries Jet Suit. While it lacks the weaponry of Iron Man's suit, it does have thrusters mounted next to your hands, letting you control your flight by body movement alone. It creates in excess of 1,000 hp, hitting speeds of over 30 mph, and is available in the Technology department of Selfridges London. Should you want to take a test run before committing, the store is also hosting a VR experience that gives you a first-hand look at what the suit is like — without leaving the ground.

Buy from Selfridges / $447,000

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Laurastar Smart Ironing System

You take pride in your clothes. Take care of them properly with the Laurastar Smart Ironing System. It connects to an app to coach you through each ironing session, with advice for various fabrics. The board itself is equipped with a blower and vacuum system that can create a cushion of air to prevent creases or hold your clothing to the board to remove them. It automatically releases hygienic steam as you move, ensuring a proper iron while killing 99.999% of odor-causing bacteria, mites, and other fungi.

Buy from Laurastar / $2,195

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Heimplanet x Uncrate The Cave Tent

Geodesic domes are incredibly strong for their weight, making them an ideal shape for a tent. Our stealth version of Heimplanet's original tent retains all the features that made it an icon. Thanks to double-layer airbeams, all setup consists of is rolling out the tent, closing the valves, and using the included pump to inflate the entire structure. The diamond-like grid provides support for the polyester ripstop flysheet and ripstop nylon inner tent, while a vestibule keeps the entrance dry and a detachable gear loft offers added storage. A multi-chamber safety system allows compromised pieces of the airframe to be isolated and repaired or replaced, and the geodesic design offers an additional benefit: the ability to hold strong in high winds.

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Ground Area: 54 sq. ft. / Sleeps: 2-3 / Height (Overall): 50" / Height (Interior): 40" / Pack Size: 16" x 13" x 9" / Weight: 10.6 lbs.

Included: Pegs, Repair Kit, Guy Lines, Pack Sack, Gear Loft, Pump w/Adapter

Buy from Uncrate Supply / $825

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Aesop Moroccan Neroli Shaving Duet

Unlike chemical-filled foams, Aesop's Moroccan Neroli Shaving Duet swaps out the dated canister for a shaving serum full of hydrating botanicals that only requires a couple drops to get a proper lather going for a shave. And because no shave is complete without a follow-up treatment to heal skin, a post-shave lotion that hydrates and alleviates irritation is included. Both products are made using Neroli Blossom and sandalwood, giving them a subtle but warm and calming scent. Each piece from the duet fits nicely in to a dopp, making travel easy. Ideal for most skin types.

Contents: 2.0 oz. Moroccan Neroli Shaving Serum & 2.1 oz. Moroccan Neroli Post-Shave Lotion,

Buy From Uncrate Supply / $80

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Maze Marble Gaming Console

Part sculpture, part game, A Maze from artist Marco Iannicelli is sure to make a statement wherever it's placed. The top is made from marble, with a maze-like surface of seven concentric rings carved out of the central plate, which is moved back and forth with an old-school arcade joystick. While most would expect there to be a way to "beat" the game, there is no way in or out, and thus the experience of moving the ball in space and time becomes the entire point.

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Lanmodo Automatic Car Tent

Keep your car protected from the scorching sun with the Lanmodo Automatic Car Tent. Available in a variety of sizes to fit different vehicles, it mounts quickly and easily to the top of your car and unfolds in just eight seconds with the push of a button. In addition to keeping your car cool, it also protects against hail, bird droppings, and other falling objects, and should you opt for the all-in-one package, you can also set it on a stand and attach side curtains to create a full-sized tent.

Buy from Lanmodo / $299+

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Laser Assault Rifle

Developed in China and able to produce an energy beam that can't be seen by the naked eye, the ZKZM-500 laser assault rifle could change warfare as we know it. The "non-lethal" weapon weighs under seven pounds, has a range of over half a mile, and is said to be powerful enough to burn through a gas tank to ignite the fuel, or through clothing in a split second. The rifle produces no sound, is powered by a lithium battery pack and can fire more than 1,000 times on a charge.

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Expressive E Touche Synth Controller

Built around a highly sensitive mahogany surface, the Expressive E Touche is as much an instrument as a controller. It allows you to change the sound of your synthesizers using simple gestures, with it detecting front, back, and side pressure. Companion software lets you map different gestures to different changes, includes a host of presets, and also lets you change the MIDI CC and CV voltages it sends out. It offers four 1/8" CV outputs, MIDI input and output, and a USB port for connecting to your computer.

Buy from Expressive E / $399

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Varjo Mixed Reality Headset

Virtual Reality has thus far fallen short of the hype, and a big reason for that is resolution — most rigs resolve just 1/100 of what your eye can see. The Varjo Mixed Reality Headset promises to solve that by mimicking how your own eyes work. A pair of 0.7-inch, Full HD Sony-sourced MicroOLED displays, offering 3,000 pixel-per-inch density, are magnified to fill up roughly a 20-degree field of view. Using eye tracking, a mirror shifts to move this hyper-clear image to wherever you're looking, while the rest of the screen is depicted on a traditional display in the background. The company hopes to get early access kits out to select partners later this year, and has an "XR" kit, with cameras on the front to create realistic mixed reality experiences, slated for release in 2019.

Buy from Varjo / TBA

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Venmo Debit Card

Use your Venmo balance for in-person purchases with the Venmo Debit Card. It works everywhere Mastercard is accepted, has tap-to-pay built-in, and also works at most ATMs. If your balance is too low to cover a purchase, it can automatically transfer money from your linked funding source, and it makes it super easy to split purchases with friends right from the app. Currently available as a limited release, you can get in line from inside the Venmo app.

Get from Venmo / Free

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Drone Killer

Designed to look similar to a bullpup rifle, the Drone Killer can disable unmanned air vehicles, or drones, of all types. It's the only standalone handheld device that employs software-defined radio technology to detect and affect class 1 and class 2 drones without the use of broadband jamming. The Drone Killer has a range of up to 800 meters with an active mode with four hours of use along with a swappable lithium-ion battery and a 12V vehicle power plug. The device is finished with Picatinny rails on the top and bottom to attach optics and fore grips easily.

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DroneGun

While drones are still fun and harmless to many, others see them as a privacy threat. The DroneGun Tactical was made to help keep the increasing number of flying robots in check. It weighs 15 pounds and sends jamming frequencies that cut a drone's video-streaming at a range of up to 1,094 yards. The signal also sends the unwanted drone back to its starting point or forces it to land on the spot. And the new DroneGun Tactical is smaller than previous models, so there's no need to lug around a backpack full of gear. It's currently only available to government agencies, but that could change soon.

Learn More From DroneShield / TBD

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Hyperice Hypervolt Massage Device

Vibration therapy helps you recover from a brutal workout by easing muscle stiffness and soreness. And now, the Hypervolt puts this breakthrough tech in the palm of your hand. The cordless vibration massage device features a high-torque motor with four interchangeable head attachments and three-speed settings. It's lightweight, quiet, and can be used for up to three hours per charge.

Buy From Hyperice / $350

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SkyWall 100 Anti-Drone Bazooka

Developed for law enforcement and security teams, the SkyWall 100 is a handheld system for the safe capture of drones. Its SmartScope system requires minimal training and uses predictive algorithms to ensure you hit your target. Once the target is reached, the projectile deploys a specially designed net to entangle the drone, then uses a parachute to bring the whole package safely to the ground. Its bazooka-like design enables it to be used by a single operator, and fast reload times let one person tackle multiple drones.

Buy from OpenWorks / TBA

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Battelle DroneDefender V2

Combining innovative technology with efficient design, Battelle's DroneDefender V2 provides reliable security from airborne threats. The V2 defends airspace at ranges of 0 - >400 meters from unwanted drones using remote control and GPS disruption. The DroneDefender can run for two continuous hours off of battery power and has an easy-to-use, lightweight, point-and-shoot system requires no extensive training.

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Skynet Anti-Drone Rifle

Created by a Taiwanese company, this Anti-Drone Rifle is built to disable or send home unwanted drones. The rifle weighs around 12 pounds and charges in 90 minutes and can hold that charge for up to 15 hours. The gun's range maxes out at 1.25 miles and will knock out the GPS of a drone that might be interfering with an investigation, or simply trespassing on private property.

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Plume Wi-Fi System

Things have come a long way since the days of ubiquitous blue Linksys routers, but WiFi remains a mystery to many. The Plume Home Wifi System aims to make it easy and affordable. By charging a yearly fee, they're able to deliver high-end hardware like their tri-band SuperPod and dual-band Pod at prices that make filling your home with mesh goodness an afterthought. The service also includes outstanding support, an app with device-specific controls and limits built-in, and the promise of more upgrades in the future.

Join Now / $60/year

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Noco XGrid Power Bank

There are no power outlets in the wilderness. The Noco XGrid Power Bank provides a weekend's worth of power in an enclosure that can stand up to the elements. It has two charging ports for things like your phone, action camera, or speaker, providing up to 60 hours of additional talk time or 400 hours of audio playback. You can recharge it over Micro USB or via the dedicated solar cable input, the integrated glow light can help you get things connected after a long day on the trail, and the rubberized casing keeps it safe from bumps, drops, water, and dust.

Capacity: 12,000mAh / Output: 2x 2.1A, 5V USB / Height: 5.3" / Width: 3.3" / Depth: 1.2" / Weight: 1.21 lbs

Buy from Uncrate Supply / $55